Major Power Outage Affects 1.1 Million in Puerto Rico

san juan - Puerto Rico faces a large-scale power outage leaving 1.1 million people without electricity. Updates on the situation in San Juan.

Puerto Rico Power Outage

Over 1.1 million people in Puerto Rico are facing a major power outage, leaving them without electricity.

Cause of the Outage

The Puerto Rican energy chief stated that the exact cause of the problem is still unknown but a high-voltage line failure likely triggered safety mechanisms, resulting in all power plants shutting down.

Expected Recovery Time

Josué Colón anticipates that resolving the issue may take more than 48 hours.

Impact on Residents

The unreliable power supply in Puerto Rico has been a long-standing issue, causing disruptions in daily life and frustrations among residents.

Local news displayed tourists stuck in cable cars and commuters stranded in San Juan's metro system.